God is Able

In the magnificent tapestry of existence, where stars sparkle like divine whispers and galaxies spiral in celestial ballets, there pulses a force of limitless magnitude. This force, our God, is the Origin and the End, the Storyteller of creation, the Architect of everything visible and invisible. His might knows no bounds, His wisdom no end. Through the pages of scripture and the lives of those who walked before us, a theme resounds with undying vitality: "God is Able.”

Ponder the dawning of time, when chaos and darkness reigned. From His divine lips came the words, "Let there be light,” and the universe sprang into existence. Every star that twinkles in the night, every bird that takes flight, every towering mountain and deep-sea trench, testify to His artistic power. Even in the midst of formlessness and void, He was able - able to breathe life into the lifeless, able to craft beauty from nothingness, able to create a world filled with wonder and majesty.

Reflect upon the narratives of ordinary people made extraordinary by faith. Think of a shepherd boy who became a king, a stuttering man who stood before Pharaoh, a persecuted church that thrived amidst the storm. Their stories, while unique, share a common thread: an unwavering belief in a God who is able. Able to deliver from the strongest foes, able to lead through the most treacherous terrains, able to turn weakness into strength, and mourning into joy. Through every trial and triumph, they held firm to the truth that their God, our God, is unchangingly and resolutely able.

God is Able to Create and Sustain

Genesis 18:14

"Is anything too hard for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a son."

Job 42:2

"I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted."

Psalms 147:5

"Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure."

God is Able to Deliver and Save

Genesis 50:20

"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today."

Exodus 14:14

"The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to be silent."

2 Chronicles 20:6

"O LORD, God of our fathers, are you not God in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. In your hand are power and might, so that none is able to withstand you."

Daniel 3:17

"If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king."

Matthew 19:26

"But Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'"

Luke 1:37

"For nothing will be impossible with God."

Romans 8:31

"What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"

God is Able to Strengthen and Uphold

Deuteronomy 33:27

"The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. And he thrust out the enemy before you and said, 'Destroy.'"

Psalms 138:8

"The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands."

Isaiah 41:10

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

2 Corinthians 9:8

"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work."

Ephesians 3:20

"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us."

Philippians 4:13

"I can do all things through him who strengthens me."

God is Able to Redeem and Forgive

Isaiah 43:25

"I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins."

Daniel 9:9

"To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him."

Mark 2:7

"'Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?'"

Romans 4:21

"Fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised."

2 Timothy 1:12

"Which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me."

God is Able to Restore and Heal

Psalms 147:3

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

Jeremiah 30:17

"For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the LORD."

Matthew 11:28

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

1 Peter 5:10

"And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you."

Prayer for God’s Enabling Power

Heavenly Father,

We come before You with humble hearts, awed by Your boundless love, Your infinite wisdom, and Your unstoppable power. You, who hung the stars in the sky and breathe life into every living thing, are our Creator and Sustainer. We acknowledge Your sovereignty over all things and express our deepest gratitude for the unfailing love You shower upon us each day.

We thank You, Lord, for Your promise that You are able, in all situations and at all times. We praise You for being our Deliverer, our Strength, our Redeemer, and our Healer. In the face of challenges that seem insurmountable, in the quiet moments when fear and doubt threaten to overwhelm, help us remember that You are able.

Lord, strengthen our faith. Help us, like David, to trust in Your power even when the giants in our lives seem undefeatable. Like the woman with an issue of blood, let our faith drive us to reach out for Your healing touch, knowing that You are able to turn our pain into joy, our weakness into strength, and our despair into hope.

We ask for Your wisdom and guidance, Lord. Show us the path that we should walk, light our way in the darkness, and help us to not lean on our own understanding, but to trust in Your divine plan. When we feel lost or overwhelmed, remind us of Your promise that You are able to make all things work together for our good.

In our moments of triumph, let our hearts overflow with gratitude, acknowledging that it is Your hand that uplifts us. And in our moments of trials, let our spirits be fortified with the knowledge that You, our God, are able to bring us through.

In the name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer, who has shown us the ultimate testament of Your ability to conquer even death, we pray. Amen.